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US anti-ship missile system 'NMESIS' in PH for Balikatan
A cutting-edge coastal anti-ship missile system from the United States Marine Corps has reached the Philippine shores and will be seeing action in the upcoming Balikatan Exercise 2025 next week, a ranking military official confirmed on Tuesday, April 15.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Palace says Imee’s ‘itim’ ad campaign more suited to describe Duterte administration
Malacañang lashed at Sen. Imee Marcos' latest campaign advertisement, which showed her being endorsed by Vice President Sara Duterte, while trying to depict the country’s current situation as “black”, and charged back by saying that it was more suited to describe the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Pamalakaya warns of price manipulation as fish costs surge during Holy Week
Progressive fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) on Tuesday, April 15, warned against what it called the “manipulation” of fish prices by private traders as retail costs soar during the Holy Week.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
GMA Network radio stations lead in Mega Manila ratings
GMA Net-work's flagship radio stations, Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and Barangay LS 97.1 Forever!, further strengthened their dominance in Mega Manila for March 2025, based on data from Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement (RAM).
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DQ case vs. Mayor Vico junked; rival may face disqualification over foreign passport use
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto disclosed on Monday, April 14, that Pacifico \"Curlee\" Discaya II, husband of his political rival Sarah Discaya, filed a petition for disqualification against him on Jan. 28 but was immediately dismissed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Heavyweight collision
Magnolia, SMB dispute early PH Cup lead
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Transmission rates increase in March
Consumers will experience a slight uptick in April’s electricity bills due to higher transmission charges, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Sea drones found in PH waters ‘likely’ deployed by China — PH Navy
Three of the five submersible drones found in different parts of the country's waters since 2022 were likely deployed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to map out the Philippines’ underwater terrain, a Philippine Navy (PN) official bared Tuesday, April 15.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia
China's Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of \"stability and certainty.\"
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
ASEAN seeks talks with US on tariffs
Unlike other regions and countries that have taken retaliatory measures against United States President Donald Trump's imposition of increased tariffs on foreign goods, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will instead seek “a frank and constructive dialogue” to address trade-related concerns.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
3 US senators now in PH, reaffirm commitment to alliance
Three Senators from the United States are currently in Manila to reaffirm Washington’s commitment and support to its alliance with the Philippines, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PH ‘business as usual’ amid 90-day ‘lrump tariff pause
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the Philippines is “business as usual” as it awaits potential changes once the 90-day temporary suspension on reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on all foreign-source goods is lifted.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DTI’s National Food Fair kicks off a feast of flavors
Food, glorious food
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
This Holy Week, rest instead of going on vacation
Why rest is the ultimate form of healing
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Cool Smashers tap Russian, Kazakh imports
The Creamline Cool Smashers continue to beef up their squad for the upcoming 2025 AVC Women’s Champions League by acquiring two more reinforcements from Russia and Kazakhstan.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Man high on drugs tries to jump from C5 flyover
A 38-year-old man who was high on drugs and attempted to jump from the C5 fly-over was rescued and subsequently arrested by the Pasig City Police after yielding illegal drugs in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City on Sunday, April 13.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Muntinlupa, Malabon, QC LGUs ensure safe Holy Week observance
The Muntinlupa City government will launch its Lakbay Alalay 2025 to help travelers and devotees during the Holy Week while the local governments of Malabon and Quezon City rolled out their safety measures to ensure the safe observance of the Holy Week.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
CHED: Free higher education in local universities to continue
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday, April 14, announced that the government will continue to provide free higher education in local universities and colleges (LUCs) across the country, following a significant funding boost aimed at strengthening access to quality tertiary education.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for general elections
Singapore's parliament was dissolved Tuesday, paving the way for general elections in which the city-state's long-ruling People's Action Party will seek to strengthen its dominance under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
PHINMA profit drops 66%
El Rosario-led PHINMA Corp. reported a 66-percent drop in attributable net income to P279.55 million last year, from the restated 2023 profit of P831.27 million, due to high expenses and losses of its property business.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
'A Minecraft Movie' tops US box office again
After just two weeks in theaters, “A Minecraft Movie” is already the highest grossing Hollywood release of 2025.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Hamas says it’s sending a delegation to Qatar to continue Gaza ceasefire talks
A Hamas official said Monday that the Palestinian militant group is sending a delegation to the Gulf state of Qatar to continue indirect ceasefire talks with Israel over the war in Gaza, as the territory’s Health Ministry said that 38 people were confirmed dead over the past day.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOTr OKs suspension of operations of bus firm involved in multi-vehicle crash in Valenzuela
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the suspension of operations of a bus company involved in a multiple-vehicle collision on the southbound lane of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Valenzuela City, on Monday night, April 14, which left 13 people injured — including the bus driver and conductor.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
2 new Court of Appeals associate justices assume posts
Two newly appointed Court of Appeals (CA) associate justices have assumed their posts after taking their oaths of office before Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOH readies for disasters, including ‘The Big One’
The Department of Health (DOH) said it is fast-tracking the development of world-class emergency medical response teams across the country to prepare for large-scale disasters, including the “The Big One” earthquake which is feared to hit Metro Manila.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Holy Wednesday: ‘Timeless lessons from Judas’s betrayal
Holy Wednesday, also known as Spy Wednesday, marks a vital moment in Christianity—the day when Judas Iscariot conspired to betray Jesus Christ. This act of treachery not only set the stage for the Passion but also offers valuable insights into human nature and the perils of compromised faith.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Mayoral candidate Sam Verzosa ready to debate with rival Isko Moreno
Manila mayoral candidate Sam Verzosa stated that he is open to participating in a debate with rival Isko Moreno if he receives an invitation.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Papal encyclicals have answers to global crisis
Those who have started their Lenten reflections may find a lot of insightful guidance from landmark encyclicals that remain relevant in these economically-challenging times as the wisdom of the Church’s teachings on social justice rings more urgently than ever.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
DOT expands tourist assistance with Mandarin-speaking agents
In response to the growing influx of tourists from China, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has expanded its language services by deploying Mandarin-speaking agents to enhance support for Chinese visitors.
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April 16, 2025
Manila Bulletin
Future-ready education: Angara pushes for unified reforms
As the End-of-School-Year (EOSY) rites began on Monday, April 14, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of implement-ing comprehensive education reforms in the Philippines that aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands of the future.
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